David has a national practice as a real estate partner focusing on commercial real estate and financing. He represents developers, landlords, tenants, retailers, construction companies, and financial institutions in the acquisition, permitting, development, financing and leasing of office buildings, shopping centers, large apartment complexes, and mixed-use developments. David counsels clients on complex land development issues and in structuring transactions, lending, and workouts. A significant portion of David’s current practice involves negotiating ground leases, office leases, retail leases, acquisitions, and sales, including sale/leaseback transactions.
For nearly a decade, David served as the firm’s Managing Partner, stepping down in the fall of 2022. During his tenure, Hinckley Allen grew significantly and enhanced its position as one of the top 200 law firms in the U. S. Under his leadership, the firm opened a Chicago office, added lawyers in every market, and deepened its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The firm also established the Hinckley Allen Social Justice Fund. Hinckley Allen has been consistently rated a Best Places to Work in multiple cities.